Total English - Advanced - Unit 3 - Lesson 2

Here you will find the vocabulary from Unit 3 - Lesson 2 in the Total English Advanced coursebook, such as "maverick", "avid", "depict", etc.

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Total English - Advanced
gripping [adjective]

exciting and intriguing in a way that attracts one's attention

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best-selling [adjective]

(of a book or other product) sold in large quantities because of gaining significant popularity among people

Ex: The best-selling artist won multiple awards for her music .
moving [adjective]

causing powerful emotions of sympathy or sorrow

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readable [adjective]

easy, interesting and enjoyable to read

Ex: A good writer knows how to make complex ideas readable and engaging .
bookworm [noun]

a person who loves reading books and often spends a lot of time reading

Ex: As a child , he was a quiet bookworm who preferred reading to playing outside .
one-dimensional [adjective]

existing or moving only in one direction or along a single line

Ex: In basic physics , motion along a straight path is considered one-dimensional .
hooked [adjective]

addicted to something, particularly to narcotic drugs

Ex: The rehab center helps hooked patients recover from substance abuse .
interesting [adjective]

catching and keeping our attention because of being unusual, exciting, etc.

Ex: My neighbor has an interesting collection of vintage cars .
appreciated [adjective]

having a thorough understanding or grasp of something

Ex: The artist ’s work is highly appreciated for its originality .
involved [adjective]

actively participating or included in a particular activity, event, or situation

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avid [adjective]

extremely enthusiastic and interested in something one does

Ex: He 's an avid sports fan , never missing a game of his favorite team .

to describe a specific subject, scene, person, etc.

Ex: The film was depicting life in the 18th century when the power went out .
weather-beaten [adjective]

worn or damaged by exposure to the elements, such as sun, wind, rain, or snow

Ex: The weather-beaten sign was barely legible after years of exposure to the elements .
farseeing [adjective]

able to see far into the distance, often suggesting a keen or sharp vision

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a person who frequently engages in wild or reckless behavior, often in a way that is disruptive or damaging to themselves or others

Ex: The rock star was a notorious hell-raiser , famous for wild parties .
maverick [noun]

an individual who thinks and behaves differently and independently

Ex: As a maverick , she challenged the status quo at every opportunity .
self-conscious [adjective]

(psychology) having awareness of one's own existence, especially recognizing oneself as a conscious being

Ex: Some philosophers argue that animals are not truly self-conscious beings .
washed-out [adjective]

faded or lacking in color, often due to age or wear

Ex: His washed-out jeans had become a staple in his wardrobe , comfortable yet faded .
fast-moving [adjective]

developing, moving, or changing with high speed

Ex: The fast-moving river made it difficult for the swimmers to keep their balance .
hotheaded [adjective]

quick to anger or become agitated, often reacting impulsively or without thinking things through

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hardworking [adjective]

(of a person) putting in a lot of effort and dedication to achieve goals or complete tasks

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open-minded [adjective]

ready to accept or listen to different views and opinions

Ex: The open-minded couple embraced their son 's decision to pursue a non-traditional career path .
good-looking [adjective]

possessing an attractive and pleasing appearance

Ex: The good-looking waitress served us with a friendly smile .
freethinking [adjective]

forming one's own ideas rather than accepting what is generally accepted

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fun-loving [adjective]

describing someone who enjoys having fun, is lighthearted, and has an enthusiastic and playful nature

Ex: His fun-loving attitude makes him popular at social events .
single-minded [adjective]

focusing on one particular goal or purpose, and determined to achieve it

Ex: Single-minded individuals may struggle with balancing other aspects of life .
self-sufficient [adjective]

capable of providing everything that one needs, particularly food, without any help from others

Ex: The small village aimed to be self-sufficient by generating its own electricity through solar panels .
thick-skinned [adjective]

not easily affected by criticism, insults or negative comments

Ex: It ’s not easy to be thick-skinned when you care deeply about your work .
kind-hearted [adjective]

having a compassionate and caring nature, showing kindness and generosity toward others

Ex: Everyone in the community admired him for being such a kind-hearted person .
standoffish [adjective]

reserved, aloof, or distant in one's interactions with others, often conveying a sense of unfriendliness or coldness

Ex: His standoffish demeanor made it difficult for others to approach him , leading to misconceptions about his personality .
career-oriented [adjective]

(of a person) prioritizing and focusing on their professional growth, development, and advancement, often with a strong dedication to their chosen career path

absent-minded [adjective]

failing to remember or be attentive to one's surroundings or tasks due to being preoccupied with other thoughts

Ex: His absent-minded nature led him to leave the house without his wallet multiple times .